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Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, we will spotlight alumni with careers in education. For many of these alumni, the path to becoming an educator began at Calvert School with inspiration coming from their teachers along the way.

This month we spotlight Calvert Lower School Learning & Support Coordinator Courtenay Groff Shure '91.

The fall at Calvert means the beginning of the high school admission process for the Eighth Grade. The Class of 2024 gathered for High School Night on October 6. This annual event brings representatives from dozens of day and boarding schools to Calvert to meet the Eighth Grade students and share information about their schools. Close to 50 alumni returned to campus to represent their high schools and visit with Calvert friends and teachers. Many alumni gathered in the Middle School for pizza and a chance to catch up before assuming their roles as admission ambassadors for their high schools.

Congratulations to alumnus Sandy Colhoun '81 who was recently appointed as President of NOLS (The National Outdoor Leadership School) where he served as Interim President for the past eight months. Previously, Sandy was a member of the NOLS Board of Trustees.

Sandy's career is a testament to his commitment to education and includes experience as Director of Advancement at New Hampton School and Senior Philanthropic Advisor and Chief Campaign Officer at Colby College.

Please click here to read the announcement.

Photo: The National Outdoor Leadership School

On October 11, Calvert alumni gathered in New York City for a "Welcome to the City" happy hour designed to connect established alums with recent graduates and new faces in the city. Alumni had the opportunity to meet, network, and catch up at Castell Rooftop in midtown.

Congratulations to alumna Penelope Kousouris '21 on being named as a Baltimore Sun Athlete of the Week! Penelope is currently a junior at Bryn Mawr, where she plays midfield on the field hockey team.

Read The Baltimore Sun's announcement.

If you’re looking for a personalized workout that is also dynamic and fun, Lea Craig Ward ‘80 has just the thing for you! A lifelong athlete, Lea brings her passion for fitness to the Greenspring Valley with her new company Wardville Workouts. She and her husband Pete Ward ‘81 converted a space on their property into a studio where Lea works with clients one-on-one or in small groups. What sets Wardville Workouts apart from traditional gyms is the highly individualized approach that Lea takes with her clients, listening to their goals and crafting a program unique to each. “I want to help my clients enjoy exercise as much as I do,” Lea shares.

Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, we will spotlight alumni with careers in education. For many of these alumni, the path to becoming an educator began at Calvert School with inspiration coming from their teachers along the way.

This month we spotlight Calvert's Dean of Upper Elementary Kelly McCormick Whitman '00.

We all have those special activities that ground us and bring us joy. For Kathy Cole Liotta ‘79 and her family, hiking does just that. Led by her parents Charlie Cole and Bartie Riggs Cole ‘52 and their love of the outdoors, Kathy and her sister Bee Cole Raymond ‘75 started hiking as children in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. These trips included many excursions to Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeastern United States.

As the 2023-2024 school year gets under way, 17 Calvert alumni are on campus in faculty, staff, and administrative roles. This group represents five decades and includes current Calvert parents and parents of graduates as well as past Trustees! Click here to see the full list.

After a long summer of preparations, we are thrilled to kick-off a new school year at Calvert!

The excitement began on Wednesday, August 30 when the new Lower School students visited their classrooms and met their teachers at Buzz on By. Fifth Grade students spent the morning learning about the Middle School at orientation. Eighth Grade students and their parents kicked-off this special year with leadership activities and information about the high school placement process.

All students returned on Thursday, August 31 and embarked on the new year with smiles and handshakes.

Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, we will spotlight alumni with careers in education. For many of these alumni, the path to becoming an educator began at Calvert School with inspiration coming from their teachers along the way.

The first spotlight is alumnus Matthew Gallo '15 who will embark on his own teaching career at Calvert School.

Ned Sullivan '55 is an avid traveler, skier, mountain biker, SCUBA diver, and all around adventurer. He often invites family members to join him on these trips which have included destinations such as Alaska and French Polynesia. Last month, Ned spent a week on Maui with his sister Nancy Sullivan '65, his nephew Ben Robinson '89, and Ben's family.

Rich Thomas '95 and Linn Worthington '07 are on the newly appointed Cushman & Wakefield team charged with securing tenants for Baltimore Peninsula. They bring extensive sales and leasing experience to the project located in South Baltimore. Rich is Managing Director and has been with Cushman & Wakefield for more than 16 years. Linn joined the company in 2018 and serves as a Director.

Read about Baltimore Peninsula and the Cushman & Wakefield team in this recent Baltimore Business Journal article.

Congratulations to Alumni Board member Jennifer Hearn '02 who was recently promoted to Director of Development at MAG Partners LP. Jennifer has a wealth of experience in real estate development including time working with Weller Development Company and St. John Properties, Inc.

Congratulations to the Class of 2019 who graduated from high school this spring. This impressive group will attend colleges and universities all across the country. Whether they will participate in athletics or honors academic programs, alumni from the Class of 2019 begin this next chapter with confidence and success.

DC's Local News Live recently interviewed Alumni Board Treasurer Elizabeth Paal Goss '99. A Certified Financial Planner with Heritage Financial Consultants LLC, Elizabeth discussed the rising cost of higher education and provided tips for how parents can plan for their children's futures.

Elizabeth holds a B.A. from Sewanee, The University of the South. She's been with Heritage since 2010.

Watch the full interview here.

Congratulations to Patrick Scarborough '15 who was named an Equity Research, Sales, and Trading Intern at Roth Capital Partners. He previously completed an internship in private wealth management at Baird.

Patrick is a rising senior at Dickinson College where he is a member of the men's lacrosse team. He is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in economics.

The Class of 2023 will officially become Calvert alumni in eight days! On May 24, the class gathered on the Eighth Grade Patio to learn about the Alumni Association and their opportunities upon graduation. More than 30 members of the class registered for Calvert Connect where they will be able to network with other alumni when considering colleges, internships, and future jobs!

Congratulations to Josh Perry '96, this year's Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. With the Distinguished Alumni Award, the Alumni Board seeks to honor an alumna or alumnus who embodies the Calvert mission in their communities. The purpose of the Distinguished Alumni Award is to provide recognition to those individuals in the alumni family who have distinguished themselves through professional accomplishments, service to the community or a philanthropic mission, or outstanding service to Calvert and/or the Alumni Board. Josh has distinguished himself in all of these ways and more. He is most deserving of this recognition.

Baltimore Museum of Art Curatorial Assistant Katie Cooke '06, who works with the chief curator and curatorial division, welcomed Tenth Age students to the Museum to see works by French and Spanish artists. Katie's mother, Calvert's Lower School French teacher Linda Cooke, joined her students for this enriching field trip. The students ended their visit with lunch in the BMA's Sculpture Garden.

Katie began working with the BMA in 2014. She has a B.A. degrees in art history and French from Wake Forest University.

Each year, Calvert graduates impressive alumni who are well-equipped to tackle the upper school phase of their educational journey. This year, the Class of 2023 decided to attend 14 different schools, highlighting their diverse interests and skills.

Their upper school decisions are below. We hope you will joining us in congratulating the Class of 2023 on their accomplishments and thanking Upper School Placement Coordinator Kathy Liotta '79 for another successful placement season!

Calvert welcomed alumni back to campus for the 2023 Reunion Weekend on May 12 and 13. This year, we celebrated classes ending in "3" and "8."

The Alumni Board is pleased to share the Alumni Strategic Plan for 2023-2028. Alumni from across the decades participated in the process through the spring 2022 alumni survey and individual interviews. This four pillar alumni strategic plan is built from the strong network currently in place, with new pillars that embrace the resonance of enduring memories and the excitement of charting the future. 

Pillar 1: Strengthen Young Alumni Engagement
Pillar 2: Deepen Calvert Connections
Pillar 3: Remember Traditions, Teachers, and Teammates
Pillar 4: Envision 2028

Learn more about the Alumni Strategic Plan for 2023-2028.

Calvert parent and alumnus B.G. Groff '95 met with the Middle School Investment Club this earlier month. B.G. did a presentation titled “Behavioral Finance: At the Intersection of Investments & Psychology” during which he discussed the foundation of investing as well as the human behavior when making investment decisions. One of his most important lessons for the students was the time value of money. 

B.G. is the Founder and Principal of Alpha Solutions Group (www.myalphasolutions.com).

Emma Fox '17 has a sharp eye for capturing a moment on film and a keen talent for bringing it to life through writing, not to mention a love for live entertainment. She's found a way to blend her passions into a growing business as a blogger and freelance photographer. VoyageBaltimore magazine recently featured Emma in its Inspiring Stories Series.

Read about Emma in VoyageBaltimore.

Congratulations to Lindsay Moore McGettigan '97 who was recently named Senior Vice President, Strategy at Klick, the world's largest independent commercialization partner for life sciences. An experienced marketer and strategist, Lindsay previously held leadership positions at Imre and R2integrated.

Congratulations to Blake Otenasek '17 who accepted a position as a Sales and Marketing Intern with The Bozzuto Group for summer 2023. He will work with the sales and marketing teams at Anthem House in Locust Point.

Blake is currently a sophomore at Wake Forest University.

On Saturday, March 25, members of the Class of 2019 gathered on Calvert's campus for a Senior Lunch. Alumni reconnected with each other and former teachers, toured the new Luetkemeyer Athletic Center, and relived Calvert memories with a showing of their 8th Grade slideshow. The Class of 2019 enjoyed lunch from Koopers Chowhound. Attendees also received Calvert sweatshirts to take with them as they begin their college journeys.

Class of 2019: Please share your plans for next year with the Alumni Office!

We look forward to welcome all alumni back to campus for Reunion Weekend on May 12 and 13.

"Something that stops me in my tracks, surprises me." That's the type of art that speaks to John Waters '58. John's art collection was on the national stage earlier this month when CBS Sunday Morning aired a feature about his personal collection. He sat down with correspondent Rita Braver to discuss the artwork that inspires him and the journey to building his collection which he bequeathed to the Baltimore Museum of Art.

Watch the CBS Sunday Morning feature here.

Starring two fintastic casts, The Little Mermaid, Jr., directed by Isabel Cooke, will welcome friends and family on Thursday, March 2, and Friday, March 3 for two spectacular evening showings. These performances will take place at 7:00 P.M. in the Lower School Auditorium. We’re excited to SEA you there!

March Madness starts early with the Calvert Reunion Year Giving Challenge! The match-ups are set and the bracket is hot off the press. Which reunion class will take home top-prize for the strongest Calvert Fund participation? Will there be a Cinderella class? Classes with the highest participation percentage will move through to the next round.

Congratulations to John Williams '17 for being appointed as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst with Davidson Capital Advisors. Davidson Capital Advisors is a boutique investment bank in Charlotte, NC. The firm specializes in M&A transactions with lower middle market companies. After a competitive application process, John was chosen along with two other candidates for summer 2023. 

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Calvert School Alumni Board member Kiera Caffrey ‘21 is a leader in every sense of the word. A sophomore at St. Timothy’s School, Kiera serves as an admission ambassador and class vice president all while maintaining her position as the top ranked girls’ squash player in the league. Last year, Kiera ran for student government and served as the freshman class president. “At Calvert, students get so used to taking on leadership roles, so I jumped right in last year,” said Kiera.

Congratulations to Julia Dorsey '15 who received the Athletic Director's Student-Athlete Award for the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill women's lacrosse team. This award recognizes Julia's outstanding academic achievement. 

Also a member of the women's soccer team, Julia's work ethic and commitment both on and off the field are remarkable. The UNC athletic department recently featured an interview with Julia on their website and social media. Watch the interview here: Julia Dorsey: Dual Athlete.

Photo credit: UNC Athletics

Three teams of student scholars excelled Saturday, February 11, at the Lupercalia Certamen competition hosted by Gilman, with each team claiming a top-three spot in their division!

The bonds Calvert alumni share span decades and generations. Inspired by our shared experiences, and joined by alumni leaders, we are proud to launch the 2023 #CalvertAlumniChallenge!

Five Calvert graduates helped lead the McDonogh girls' indoor track team to victory at the 2023 IAAM championship on Friday, January 27. Congratulations to Léla Greene '19, Natalie Little '19, Ella Cooper '20, Elise Cooper '21, and Allie Keffer '22.

Don’t miss these upcoming chances to see Matt Wyskiel ‘81 and Betsey Swingle Hobelmann ‘87 perform around Baltimore with their band Midlife Crisis! In addition to Betsey on vocals and Matt on bass guitar, the band includes Betsey’s brother-in-law Todd Hobelmann on guitar, Toby Bozzuto on keyboards, and past Calvert parent Jim Higgins on drums. Jim’s daughter Piper Higgins ‘21 is a Calvert graduate. Follow Midlife Crisis on Instagram (@midlifecrisis410) for the latest band news.

Sunday mornings look a little different for Jackson Angulo-Bartlett '22 and Toby Rosenband '22 than they do for most of their 9th Grade peers. Jackson and Toby get up bright and early to coach an energetic group of six-year-olds through Fifth Graders in the new Calvert Flag Football League (CFFL). Under the leadership of Lower School physical education teachers Josh Angulo-Bartlett and Phil D'Adamo, the CFFL meets in the Luetkemeyer Athletic Center field house for a full season of games and practices. 

Congratulations to Heath Otenasek '17 who recently accepted a Financial Operations position in the National Internship Program with insurance brokerage firm AssuredPartners. Heath is a sophomore at Georgetown University where is pursuing degrees in mathematics and economics. 

The sharp recollection is of “5-A,” the 11th Age/Fifth Grade, with Edward G. Huey as teacher - an absolutely remarkable person. He had even written a Fifth Grade science book the year before called What Makes the Wheels Go ‘Round, and it was fascinating.

But, in that school year, he took the entire boys’ class on a steam train field trip, all the way to Philadelphia, to spend a day at the Franklin Institute.

Don't forget: ALL members of the Calvert community — including current parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, friends, and employees — are invited to join us for a night of glitz and glamour on Saturday, March 4! This 1920s "Gatsby-style" evening out will feature delicious food from True Chesapeake Oyster Co., creative drinks, live music, an auction, and so much more. Proceeds from this community-wide fundraiser will provide our teachers with professional development opportunities and the resources they need to continue giving Calvert students an incredible education.

What are you waiting for? Put on your dancing shoes and purchase your tickets today!

Click here to learn more about the Black & Gold Benefit.

On Saturday, December 17 — just one day after Winter Break began — Middle Schoolers Claire S. '23, Johanna P.' 23, Liam D.' 23, and Esme I. '23 claimed first place in the novice division of the Io Saturnalia Certamen. The team scored an astounding 465 points and won all four matches at the novice level, a feat witnessed by surprise supporter Matt Buck '87.